Her Forever (Book 3)- Chapter 42

Annan’s POV

Willa has been a blessing to Orion. She trusts him wholeheartedly and I am happy for them both. However, Willa knows how to work her mate to her advantage because the punishment of her friend, Violet was too lenient. This could be a good or bad thing, I chuckled out loud. This will only leave openings for further intimidation or future assassinations to the throne if Violet isn’t given a better punishment. I hope Willa has something special in store for her.

In my own chambers, I must sit and wait. Orion needs to claim Willa, and I know he is a bit reluctant due to do so with her being half-human. The situation has fared far better than expected for her to be half siren but we still do not know the repercussions once she is marked. Fae just don’t claim humans, it hasn’t been done. We will have to leave it into the goddess’ hands that she will be alright. I don’t think I could stand seeing Orion hurt if something happened to her. He has gone through so much that he has yet to tell Willa. He lets his charm cover the scars of who he really is.

far northern part of the kingdom for fear of his anger once he took the crown. ‘Cool, calm, collected’ was the mantra he used to say after his warpath. His own father was in shock as he took down hundreds if not thousands of rogue vampires on his own to save Eamon, Fionn and Brenden’s tribe fro

s win and everyone regards Orion as a hero, but those who were there to see his savageness would

ed his enemies to know his wrath when The Light Kingdom was messed with.

savageness. There were rumors to pass the crown to one of his younger brothers. Thank the gods it didn’t happen though. Hi

burn at his command.

ather wanted until the crown was passed. I was glad for it, growing up with Orion he instilled in me my own power to protect the people of The Light Kingdom, maybe that was why he chose me to be his right hand.

I’m not sure if Orion would ever forgive his father for the passiveness of his nation yet ruled Orion like an iron fist.

nywhere. “Enter,” I stood up from my desk as I walked towards the door.

always bow to his leaders.

ubbed the stubble on my chin.

ers, but Fionn stopped me. “You can’t hold her betrayal to you over her head. You would have done the same if you found your mate.” I growled out in frustration.

we will send for one of the alchemists in the morning.” I sighed as turned my back to him, he was disappointed in me.

a and Orion, and me. We all agreed to overthrow the Court and she betrayed us.

tinued to my room to sleep

….

ces had barely breached the Eastern Sea as I rose from the bed. My heart sunk realizing I must deal with Molly today. I wasn’t angry with her, just the situation. She strung me along for weeks while plotting away with the enemy. How could she have lied to me, I thought our relationsh

se could possibly be trying to get the throne or overthrow the almost mated couple.

hy they called this The Light Kingdom, the light sources were unprecedented. Not bothering to knock on their chamber d

elicately.

ave that.

d, gently tapping his shoulder. His eyes flew open and as quick as a snakes’ bite as he gripped my wrist as his claws buried into my skin. “It’s just me!” I whisper yelled. Orion was not known for being this aggressive and drawing blood.  Orion has gripped my neck and thrown me to the wall but it was mostly in jest. Never enough to hurt me.

Get out,” he growled as he turned to tighten his hold. Willa whimpered and snuggled deeper into the pillow. Orion’s aggressiveness was back this

o many years ago would be put to the side until he officially bonded her.

grow, and his fangs were out of his mouth. Hell, his wings s

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’s smell was floating throughout the room and Annan was in here smelling her trying to see what was mine. I let out a low growl as I squeezed Willa’s body tighter to mine.

feeling my wings.

e office area. I think it’s urgent.” Willa groaned and I swatted her arse playfully while she shrieked.

Don’t be whiny,” I

her if she were ever to depart from me.

ir across the desk. I pulled Willa with me and sat her on my lap. She instantly cuddled into me but wiggled her body to

blush went across her cheeks while she nodded.

ought I was going to die from the sting, but it was a good sting. It reminded me of all the pleasure I had last night, he was a regular Casanova. I was hoping for a long bath with him this morning to soothe my muscles but Orion wouldn’t let me out of his sight. “You can’t leave my side!” he told me darkly. Alight then.

n had always been possess

lled me closer if that was possible. Goddesses have mercy on my lady bits.

urrowed. Orion was the calm and collected one and here he was showing all his emotion on his sleeve. Did I do something wrong? Did something happen?

oat.

need your permission to retrieve an alchemist.” Orion started writing on some parchment while Annan lit a candle. Taking the wax stick he dripped a few drops on the paper and Orion placed his seal.

in for the rest of the day,” Orion barked. They all looked at Orion as he stood up and carried me with one arm behind my back and one und

ike that to your friends.” Orion grunted and took me around the desk.

Or was that extremely hot?

o speak to me but Orion whipped his head around and let down his fangs.

g to hurt.

mate, so stay out of it!” he sna

ut PMS.

ew began to follow as Orion came close to the gates.

n yelled again.

problem until I spoke up.

nd both stood back. Taking a bow, they walked backward to watch what Orion would do.

ound his neck. His wings exploded from his body and with one leap he had us flying into the air. Where we were going, I wasn’t sure